Senior IMS Mainframe Engineer – 24x7 z/OS Expert

Ensono

Trenton (NJ)

Remote

USD 85,000 - 148,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Health plan options

401k with company match

Education Reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Ensono is seeking a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer with extensive IMS experience to provide premium support for IMS environments. You will handle critical mainframe systems programming tasks, migrations, and disaster recovery in a multi-time-zone setting.

The role requires a deep knowledge of IMS databases, JCL, and related IBM/CA tools, with a focus on reliability, performance, and adherence to ITSM processes. A strong customer-service orientation is essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
10+ years of professional IMS administration and systems programming experience.
Experience with IMS database structures (VSAM, OSAM; including DBD/PSBGEN) and related utilities.
Strong JCL skills and knowledge of IMS databases, as well as data sharing concepts.

Responsibilities

Fulfill customer service requests for mainframe z/OS customers related to IMS and OEM software.
Provide primary support for IMS and related OEM software issues.
Provide 24x7x365 support across multiple time zones.
Install OEM software products following Ensono best practices and standards for productivity and scalability.
Assist migrations for new customers, addressing technical hurdles to meet timelines.
Support disaster recovery plans in collaboration with Disaster Recovery Services.
Adhere to ITSM change control procedures and schedules.